Women in science and tech are left out in the cold during pandemic
Nox Makunga The pandemic has turned our world upside down and affected every sphere of society. That includes the disproportionate...
Exploring much more than treats for tastebuds
Inspired by Hippocrates’ saying, “Let food be thy medicine, and let medicine be thy food”, Dr Nomusa Dlamini, herself a...
Following her heart for a healthy society
Dr Lindiwe Thete (née Nkabinde) joined the CSIR in 2004, left for academia in 2017, and returned in 2020 to...
Deploying GIS technology to safeguard the country’s precious wetlands
Thabo Mohlala Wetlands are considered crucial in mitigating the severe impact associated with climate change. Among some of their benefits...
Restoring oil contaminated soil through nature-based solutions
Thabo Mohlala The extent of oil pollution on the environment is least reported on even though the consequences are far-reaching...
X-ray vision to follow water clues
Helping farmers to compute how much water to apply variably within their fields, instead of the same level of irrigation...
Building an equitable future for women in artificial intelligence
The World Economic Forum’s 2021 Global Gender Gap Report shows that just 32% of professionals in data analysis and artificial...
UFS Department of Nuclear Medicine treats first patient with advanced stage of prostate cancer
The University of the Free State (UFS) Department of Nuclear Medicine has, for the first time, started using Lutetium 177...
“Everything big starts small”, says a promising young female academic
Thabo Mohlala Miss Mahlatse Mphahlele is one of the highly qualified young female scientists in the country, and given her...
SAICE continues to promote a diverse and inclusive industry for future leaders
Encouraging the development of a workforce, which is inclusive and diverse was the key message from the South African Institution...